I'm kind of appalled...

Fitnin6280

Poor kid, she can't be doing well in school with that kind of food. No nurishment for the body, no nurishment for the brain either...

The brain runs on glucose. Sounds like lots of nourishment for the brain. The body is what's suffering.

Oh, so is that why you have a high then a crash when you have nothing but sugar for a snack? You can't tell me that that kid can focus after she has crashed...

odusgolp

Stop worrying about what people do with THEIR kids. I hate when people shove their unwanted noses in other people's business. If a kid wants to have a purple drink, let them. -.-

Go have a kid or two, then come back and try to sit at the grown up table. Until then, OP is dead on right.

No she/he is not, they' can't mind their own business. If I had a kid I would give them a sandwich and a snack. If I saw some other kid with junk food I'd mind my own business, assuming they might have a proper breakfast/dinner at home?? Pretty sure you made mistakes before so stop acting all high and mighty. Isn't that why you're even on this site? >.>

If you're such a huge fan of minding your own business and not having opinions and making observations, why are your panties all jumbled about others have observations and opinions??

mizpaden74

the un-opened can of chef boyardee made me laugh out loud at my computer at work - it is totally what I expect in my house too. The boys both picked 'hot' lunch today which was a ham sandwich. Because I don't have ham and bread in the house? Totally do. Apparently, schools is better. :huh:

devil_in_a_blue_dress

Did you offer her a "real" lunch since you found what she had so appalling? No?

Then sit down.

Yes? Seems like a church based school -- so many a refresher is compassion is required.

odusgolp

the un-opened can of chef boyardee made me laugh out loud at my computer at work - it is totally what I expect in my house too. The boys both picked 'hot' lunch today which was a ham sandwich. Because I don't have ham and bread in the house? Totally do. Apparently, schools is better. :huh:

I seriously keep laughing at the Chef Boyardee too *LOL*

thursdayswoman

I feel really bad for the kid - asking her about it was probably embarrassing, or it's going to be so when she is older and remembers that an adult questioned her about her lunch. I used to get that a lot from the school volunteers and lunch ladies when I was a kid and my lunch would consist of a piece of bread, a bag of candy, and a Diet Coke. My parents were neglectful and we never had food. That my parents packed that food was bad enough, but I didn't need the judgement of some random adult in the school.

If you have a problem with the kid's lunch, ask the parents. Not the kid. The kid doesn't need that.

just_Jennie1

If the lunch ladies and the teacher knows this is how her lunch is every day then perhaps they need to have a conversation with the parents about their choice for her lunch or ask the child.

Are there any other issues with her otherwise? Does it seem as though she's abused and/or neglected?

odusgolp

Did you offer her a "real" lunch since you found what she had so appalling? No?

Then sit down.

Yes? Seems like a church based school -- so many a refresher is compassion is required.

Yeah, actually, she had half a chicken patty Thanks for asking.

rml_16

I feel really bad for the kid - asking her about it was probably embarrassing, or it's going to be so when she is older and remembers that an adult questioned her about her lunch. I used to get that a lot from the school volunteers and lunch ladies when I was a kid and my lunch would consist of a piece of bread, a bag of candy, and a Diet Coke. My parents were neglectful and we never had food. That my parents packed that food was bad enough, but I didn't need the judgement of some random adult in the school.

If you have a problem with the kid's lunch, ask the parents. Not the kid. The kid doesn't need that.

She didn't ask the kid.

Fitnin6280

I feel really bad for the kid - asking her about it was probably embarrassing, or it's going to be so when she is older and remembers that an adult questioned her about her lunch. I used to get that a lot from the school volunteers and lunch ladies when I was a kid and my lunch would consist of a piece of bread, a bag of candy, and a Diet Coke. My parents were neglectful and we never had food. That my parents packed that food was bad enough, but I didn't need the judgement of some random adult in the school.

If you have a problem with the kid's lunch, ask the parents. Not the kid. The kid doesn't need that.

The OP didn't say she asked the kid. She said she asked the other teacher...

devil_in_a_blue_dress

Poor kid, she can't be doing well in school with that kind of food. No nurishment for the body, no nurishment for the brain either...

The brain runs on glucose. Sounds like lots of nourishment for the brain. The body is what's suffering.

Oh, so is that why you have a high then a crash when you have nothing but sugar for a snack? You can't tell me that that kid can focus after she has crashed...

I rarely wanted lunch when I was in school, so I ate very, very little. Funny I graduated in the top 10% of my class (of 400). It is one thing if the girl is hungry or not doing well in school, but we don't know those details.

odusgolp

If the lunch ladies and the teacher knows this is how her lunch is every day then perhaps they need to have a conversation with the parents about their choice for her lunch or ask the child.

Are there any other issues with her otherwise? Does it seem as though she's abused and/or neglected?

That's for the teachers and administrators, not a random parent volunteer to address. Bad lunch doesn't mean the child is abused or neglected by any means. I trust in the school to be on top of any situation they should be and not involve myself in that.

devil_in_a_blue_dress

Did you offer her a "real" lunch since you found what she had so appalling? No?

Then sit down.

Yes? Seems like a church based school -- so many a refresher is compassion is required.

Yeah, actually, she had half a chicken patty Thanks for asking.

Funny detail to let out, there OP.

The_Gent_65

Judge away, that's a crap lunch

thursdayswoman

Oh, excuse me. The OP just opened the kid's lunch and then proceeded to gossip with the lunch ladies about it. You think the kid didn't notice?

Fitnin6280

Poor kid, she can't be doing well in school with that kind of food. No nurishment for the body, no nurishment for the brain either...

The brain runs on glucose. Sounds like lots of nourishment for the brain. The body is what's suffering.

Oh, so is that why you have a high then a crash when you have nothing but sugar for a snack? You can't tell me that that kid can focus after she has crashed...

I rarely wanted lunch when I was in school, so I ate very, very little. Funny I graduated in the top 10% of my class (of 400). It is one thing if the girl is hungry or not doing well in school, but we don't know those details.

Well, pin a rose on your nose... :flowerforyou:

odusgolp

I feel really bad for the kid - asking her about it was probably embarrassing, or it's going to be so when she is older and remembers that an adult questioned her about her lunch. I used to get that a lot from the school volunteers and lunch ladies when I was a kid and my lunch would consist of a piece of bread, a bag of candy, and a Diet Coke. My parents were neglectful and we never had food. That my parents packed that food was bad enough, but I didn't need the judgement of some random adult in the school.

If you have a problem with the kid's lunch, ask the parents. Not the kid. The kid doesn't need that.

I am sorry that you were neglected as a child. But no, I didn't say a single word to the kid or any other kids. She asked me to try the chicken so I gave her half of it and that was that.

odusgolp

Oh, excuse me. The OP just opened the kid's lunch and then proceeded to gossip with the lunch ladies about it. You think the kid didn't notice?

The child was no where near when I asked the teacher later if that was normal. I seriously think you're delving into your own personal issues here and imagining a scenario that didn't happen.

WeepingAngel81

I don't know how schools operate other than the district I'm in, but they push for parents to sign up for free or reduced lunches because the school gets a credit for each kid who qualifies. Where I'm at there's no excuse not to have a well rounded lunch. We don't know this child or the situation but the parents need to communicate with the school about the eating habits and see what they suggest. On the other hand I'd love m&m's for lunch!

thursdayswoman

I feel really bad for the kid - asking her about it was probably embarrassing, or it's going to be so when she is older and remembers that an adult questioned her about her lunch. I used to get that a lot from the school volunteers and lunch ladies when I was a kid and my lunch would consist of a piece of bread, a bag of candy, and a Diet Coke. My parents were neglectful and we never had food. That my parents packed that food was bad enough, but I didn't need the judgement of some random adult in the school.

If you have a problem with the kid's lunch, ask the parents. Not the kid. The kid doesn't need that.

I am sorry that you were neglected as a child. But no, I didn't say a single word to the kid or any other kids. She asked me to try the chicken so I gave her half of it and that was that.

Seriously, you think the kid couldn't read your expression? You think she didn't notice you talking to the other adults about it? Kids aren't stupid.

odusgolp

I feel really bad for the kid - asking her about it was probably embarrassing, or it's going to be so when she is older and remembers that an adult questioned her about her lunch. I used to get that a lot from the school volunteers and lunch ladies when I was a kid and my lunch would consist of a piece of bread, a bag of candy, and a Diet Coke. My parents were neglectful and we never had food. That my parents packed that food was bad enough, but I didn't need the judgement of some random adult in the school.

If you have a problem with the kid's lunch, ask the parents. Not the kid. The kid doesn't need that.

I am sorry that you were neglected as a child. But no, I didn't say a single word to the kid or any other kids. She asked me to try the chicken so I gave her half of it and that was that.

Seriously, you think the kid couldn't read your expression? You think she didn't notice you talking to the other adults about it? Kids aren't stupid.

Ok. Here's a flower. :flowerforyou:

thursdayswoman

Oh, excuse me. The OP just opened the kid's lunch and then proceeded to gossip with the lunch ladies about it. You think the kid didn't notice?

The child was no where near when I asked the teacher later if that was normal. I seriously think you're delving into your own personal issues here and imagining a scenario that didn't happen.

Have fun feeling superior for judging a family that you don't know and exposing the child to embarrassment.

Tropical_Turtle

I almost sent my kid to school with a ham sandwich on moldy bread this morning. That would have been awesome.

pre emptive strike to fight any infection - the perks to using moldy bread!

brandyla78

should have never given her that junk to begin with then she wouldn't be a "picky eater" picking terrible things to eat. Ridiculous.

Spoken by someone who has never truly known or been a picky eater.

SPOKEN by someone who was raised to eat it or be hungry. Guess what...I may not have liked it but as long as I was hungry I would eat it or just stay hungry. I don't bring that junk home for my kids...if they are hungry they will eat what we have...and it's not junk food. It's time for parents to be about parenting....can you HONESTLY say you'd feed your children M&M's and crap food KNOWING the results of that lifestyle can seriously harm them rather than "fight the battle" of buying good nourishing foods and them growing up on healthy stuff. 95% of the time how/what children will or won't eat is learned. Yes I am aware of allergies and behavioral issues that cause some children to not tolerate certain foods but if you didn't ever feed her M&M's I'd be willing to bet she would have eaten something else.

Liss_Bee

I pack a good lunch for my daughter and most of it comes back. She wont eat bread or most meat so I tried other alternatives and she still turns up her nose. Fruit not a problem, most veggies are ok with her but no grains or protein =S

Her lunch today: Cheese stick (according to her they taste different then real cheese), pretzels, peach slices, two mini pumpkin muffins (I found a recipe off here for but we added white chocolate chips and made 48 of them 60 calories a piece!) and Capri Sun. Not horrible, but still no protein.

OHHH, was going to say, don't always judge the parents.... most of us try, but some children are stubborn.

This43IsNotMe

I was a kindergarten teacher for 8 yrs before leaving to stay home when i had my daughter...you'd be amazed at what people pack in their kids lunches! Then they wonder why they seem ADHD, maybe giving something other than soda and ho-ho's for lunch would be a start...than let's judge. It makes a huge impact on a kids day!
Not to mention the parents that just don't pay attention...if your kid has half a handcuff and a suppository frozen to their sandwich...just saying, i have seen it all. Yes, that was a very ackward call to the parents!!

rml_16

I feel really bad for the kid - asking her about it was probably embarrassing, or it's going to be so when she is older and remembers that an adult questioned her about her lunch. I used to get that a lot from the school volunteers and lunch ladies when I was a kid and my lunch would consist of a piece of bread, a bag of candy, and a Diet Coke. My parents were neglectful and we never had food. That my parents packed that food was bad enough, but I didn't need the judgement of some random adult in the school.

If you have a problem with the kid's lunch, ask the parents. Not the kid. The kid doesn't need that.

I am sorry that you were neglected as a child. But no, I didn't say a single word to the kid or any other kids. She asked me to try the chicken so I gave her half of it and that was that.

Seriously, you think the kid couldn't read your expression? You think she didn't notice you talking to the other adults about it? Kids aren't stupid.

Seriously?

DBiddle69

You met my daughter today?? Such a small world! :noway:

flee228

Being Judged, sometimes make people make better choices ! The problem today is that we don't judge enough!

UsedToBeHusky

Maybe the kid eats the sandwich before lunch...

Perhaps before school, could be.

My kids do that quite often, and have been known to bring food home at the end of the day to eat as a snack.